We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Burlington, Ontario. This is a long term contract. ideal for a highly organized individual with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement activities, supplier relationships, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and services within the organization. Responsibilities:• Interpret and understand technical drawings to support purchasing decisions.• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to negotiate pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.• Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring all necessary documentation is provided to vendors.• Track invoice progress and address discrepancies to facilitate payment release.• Maintain procurement records, including quotes, approvals, and supplier evaluations.• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards, including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 requirements.• Work collaboratively to resolve issues with defective or unacceptable goods and services.• Conduct vendor site inspections and participate in annual reviews to evaluate performance.• Coordinate logistics and prepare shipping and customs documents for inbound and outbound shipments.• Support purchasing improvement initiatives and contribute to new programs and projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong customer service abilities. • Familiarity with contract law and the ability to interpret terms and conditions. • Experience with ERP systems such as Great Plains, IBM AS/400, or equivalent. • Basic understanding of technical drawings and the ability to follow work instructions. • Analytical and problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related role within purchasing or logistics.

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Burlington, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
26.00 - 28.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Burlington, Ontario. This is a long term contract. ideal for a highly organized individual with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement activities, supplier relationships, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and services within the organization. Responsibilities:• Interpret and understand technical drawings to support purchasing decisions.• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to negotiate pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.• Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring all necessary documentation is provided to vendors.• Track invoice progress and address discrepancies to facilitate payment release.• Maintain procurement records, including quotes, approvals, and supplier evaluations.• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards, including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 requirements.• Work collaboratively to resolve issues with defective or unacceptable goods and services.• Conduct vendor site inspections and participate in annual reviews to evaluate performance.• Coordinate logistics and prepare shipping and customs documents for inbound and outbound shipments.• Support purchasing improvement initiatives and contribute to new programs and projects.
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